(1) This seeming dissociation obtained by demonstration of physical dependence in the absence of tolerance to etorphine has its basis in the UNCT phenomenon.
(2) The phenomenon of unidirectional non-cross tolerance (UNCT) to etorphine was observed in adult male rats tolerant to morphine.
(3) The purpose of our analysis was to compare the prognostic value of CT node density with that of the following factors: age, T and N categories, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status, tumor site, histopathologic type of disease [squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) or undifferentiated carcinoma of nasopharyngeal type (UNCT)], and type of local-regional treatment.
Unction
Definition:
(n.) The act of anointing, smearing, or rubbing with an unguent, oil, or ointment, especially for medical purposes, or as a symbol of consecration; as, mercurial unction.
(n.) That which is used for anointing; an unguent; an ointment; hence, anything soothing or lenitive.
(n.) Divine or sanctifying grace.
(n.) That quality in language, address, or the like, which excites emotion; especially, strong devotion; religious fervor and tenderness; sometimes, a simulated, factitious, or unnatural fervor.
Example Sentences:
(1) The loss of physical unctions is comparable to that in the case of paraplegia.
(2) It is suggested that the intermitochondrial unctions may well represent elaborate forms of interaction between organelles in order to enhance metabolic efficiency in times of stress.